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Tag: fiduciary

Supreme Court Makes It Easier to Sue for “Excessive Fees”

The Supreme Court’s decision shifts the burden of proof to the defendant (plan sponsor) in the initial stages of a “prohibited transaction” or “excessive fee” ERISA lawsuit.

Published June 11, 2025
Categorized as Blogs, From Mike Francis, Plan Fiduciary Insights, White Papers Tagged excessive fees, fiduciary, retirement plan oversight

How Fiduciary Duty and Cognitive Decline Intersect

Explore how plan sponsors can support their plan participants experiencing cognitive decline.

Published June 3, 2025
Categorized as Blogs, In the News Tagged fiduciary, financial wellness, retirement planning

Using Plan Assets to Pay Plan Expenses

Learn about the distinction between settlor and non-settlor expenses under ERISA, the proper use of participant forfeitures, and steps plan fiduciaries should take to ensure plan assets are used appropriately when paying plan expenses.

Published April 14, 2025
Categorized as Blogs, Plan Fiduciary Insights, Retirement Plan Trends & Best Practices, White Papers Tagged fiduciary, investments, retirement plan oversight

How to Evaluate Your Retirement Plan Advisor

Understand these five key aspects of retirement plan oversight to ensure your organization’s retirement plan, its fiduciaries, and its participants are set up for success.

Published March 31, 2025
Categorized as Articles, Blogs, Plan Fiduciary Insights, Retirement Plan Trends & Best Practices Tagged fiduciary, investments, retirement plan oversight

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